AnAge entry for Malacochersus tornieri

Classification (HAGRID: 03779)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Testudinidae
                    Genus: Malacochersus
Species
Malacochersus tornieri
Common name
Pancake tortoise
Synonyms
Testudo loveridgii

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
25.9 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
391.25 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 551812
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 286009
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